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Predicting the Next Level of CRISPR Control

Deanna MacNeil, PhD | Aug 28, 2023 | 3 min read

Scientists combine the power of genome-wide screens and machine learning to unlock the secrets of transcriptome engineering with Cas13.

Worms Frozen for 46,000 Years are the Oldest Known Living Animals

Natalia Mesa, PhD | Aug 15, 2023 | 5 min read

Nematodes buried in Siberian permafrost may be able to stay in a state of suspended animation indefinitely, according to recent findings.

Turning the PAGE: Tips for Protein Electrophoresis and Western Blotting

The Scientist’s Creative Services Team | 1 min read

In this webinar, Kelly Wolfe will discuss the dos and don’ts of protein electrophoresis and western blotting.

A close-up of the human eye, showing a colorful iris, black pupil, and transparent cornea.

Specialized T Cells Patrol Human Cornea

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | Aug 22, 2023 | 4 min read

A new imaging technique puts the immune system of the eye in perspective, challenging a long-held status quo.

MRI images of brains from patients with epilepsy

Defending against Dravet

Aparna Nathan, PhD | Aug 21, 2023 | 3 min read

Gene therapy may be the first step toward curing a rare genetic epilepsy.

Turning the PAGE: Tips for Protein Electrophoresis and Western Blotting

The Scientist’s Creative Services Team | 1 min read

In this webinar, Kelly Wolfe will discuss the dos and don’ts of protein electrophoresis and western blotting.

Blood vessel with flowing red blood cells and white immune cells.

New CRISPR Treatment Could Prevent HIV Reinfection after Viral DNA Excision

Jennifer Zieba, PhD | Aug 21, 2023 | 3 min read

Researchers design dual CRISPR treatments to remove HIV DNA and prevent reinfection in vitro.

A graph showing how scGPT groups cells, each represented as a dot, into cell types, shown as clusters of dots of the same color.

A New AI Tool Predicts Gene Expression in a Single Cell

Carissa Wong, PhD | Aug 21, 2023 | 4 min read

An artificial intelligence tool, scGPT, can identify cell types, predict the effects of disrupting genes, and pinpoint which genes interact with each other.

A woman with diabetes checks her blood glucose levels using a wearable biosensor patch on her upper arm, transmitting the results to a smartphone.

Wearable Biosensors and Their Applications

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | 5 min read

Allowing users to continually monitor biological signals over time, wearable biosensors pave the way toward personalized healthcare.

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Is DIANA fMRI Data Real?

Ida Emilie Steinmark, PhD | Aug 17, 2023 | 4 min read

New preprints failed to reproduce the buzzy new neuroimaging technique DIANA fMRI, but its inventor remains steadfast.

A transverse section of stem wood from the researchers’ greenhouse-grown poplar tree.

CRISPR Trees Could Improve Paper Production

Alejandra Manjarrez, PhD | Aug 15, 2023 | 3 min read

Researchers edited several tree genes to improve suitability and sustainability in the pulp and paper industry.

Discover How CF® Dyes Let Scientists Delve Deeper into Biological Phenomena

CF^® Dyes: Clearer Fluorescent Results

Biotium | 1 min read

CF^® Dyes combine pegylation and sulfonation to create fluorescent dyes with better signal intensity, more solubility, and superior specificity.

A drawing of the sun on the sand, surrounded by items that people use to protect themselves from UV damage, including sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.

Taking Snapshots of DNA Damage in Skin Cancer

Deanna MacNeil, PhD | Aug 15, 2023 | 3 min read

Researchers turn to high resolution sequencing to explain recurrent melanoma mutations caused by UV exposure.

Caenorhabditis elegans, a free-living transparent nematode (roundworm), about 1 mm in length.

The Body, Not the Brain, Regulates Sleep

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | Aug 15, 2023 | 3 min read

Genetic screens have revealed three peripheral tissue genes that regulate sleep. What does this mean for sleep research?

Accelerating Antibody Discovery for Difficult Targets

The Scientist’s Creative Services Team | 1 min read

François Romagné will discuss how RNA immunization and single cell screening enhance antibody generation for poorly immunogenic proteins.